Soooooooo, this is my 30's. Pretty typical really. Husband, three kids, a dog, kids begging for another pet, full-time job. But typical doesn't mean boring! Every day is something new. Some of it wonderful and fun. Some of it makes me want to pull my hair out. Either way this is my 30's and I'm loving it!

the boys

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Parenting Fail

I didn't have a bad day. I just had a weird day. One of those days where things don't go quite as planned. I had planned to spend the whole morning turning in some data requirements only to realize that I was a month early. Better than being a month late and allowed me time to start other things on my long to do list. Then I had lunch with a good friend and hurried off to my next meeting. Well, the next meeting was a no-show. Not only a no show but blamed me for a miscommunication on where we would meet and then refused to reschedule for her internship interview!!! Guess she can go do her internship somewhere else. Kinda dodged a bullet there I think. Once again, not in the plans but allowed for more time on the ol' to-do list. Next on the schedule was a conference call. Oops, it was for 3pm Eastern, not Central time so I missed it. Dang it. Really needed that info. Fortunately the people were kind enough to immediately send me the recorded version so I can watch it soon. I finished my work day cooking with/for a bunch of teenagers at work. At least that part went off without incident!

But then it was home to the kiddos. I attempted parenting success by surprising them with a trip to McDonald's PlayLand. They always beg me and I hate going there. Fed the big boys dinner and headed home. Everyone got their bath/shower and jammies on and we were just winding down for the night.

OOOPS!!! I forgot to feed Will! I seriously forgot to feed my own child! Total parenting fail!!! What is wrong with me?!?!?! I don't feed him McDonald's at his age and I just plain forgot to do anything related to dinner when I got home. And sweet little Will is so used to just going with the flow that he never even made a peep. Never asked for food or drink. He did have a few apples at McDonald's, but still!! It is 7:10 pm and I totally forgot to feed the little guy.

So I start berating myself and head to the kitchen telling myself what a horrible mother I am. I think I said something like "UGH! I am the worst mother EVER!!!". To which sweet little Justin responded "MOM, you are a great mom. You were just busy yelling at us."